Trading Operations Engineer - Trading Team Tower Research Capital · London, United Kingdom a we[...]

Tradermath; City of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-frequency trading firm in London is seeking a Trading Operations Engineer to join their trading team. The candidate will monitor live trading, contribute to the automation of operations, and resolve discrepancies. Ideal qualifications include a bachelor's degree, Python expertise, and strong analytical skills. The role offers competitive salary and bonuses, along with benefits like free meals and wellness reimbursements.

Benefits

Competitive salary and discretionary bonuses

Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks

Health and wellness expense reimbursement

Free events and workshops

Donation matching program

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in trading operations is preferred.
• Intermediate understanding of a Linux environment is necessary.
• Capacity to analyze complex real-time systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor high-volume live trading and portfolio risk.
• Contribute to the automated trading operations codebase.
• Resolve discrepancies with trading positions and broker statements.

Skills

Python scripting

Analytical abilities

Strong communication skills

Understanding of PNL and Risk reporting

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Trading Operations Engineer - Trading Team at Tower Research Capital

Tower Research Capital, a high-frequency proprietary trading firm founded in 1998, seeks a Trading Operations Engineer to join one of our trading teams.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring high-volume live trading and portfolio risk
• Contributing to the automated trading operations codebase
• Managing ongoing projects with various Tower support teams
• Coordinating software and hardware upgrades
• Applying programmatic solutions to scale and expand trading operations
• Resolving discrepancies with trading positions, broker statements, and internal applications

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have relevant experience in a related field, and a bachelor’s degree
• Proficient scripting skills in Python and an intermediate understanding of a Linux environment
• Exceptional analytical abilities, strong communications skills, and experience making data-driven strategic decisions
• Strong working knowledge of PNL and Risk reporting applications
• Familiarity with current market structure and regulatory developments
• Ability to analyze and optimize order entry and market data exchange connectivity
• Ability to comprehend and diagnose problems in complex real-time systems with minimal guidance
• Capacity to work equally well independently and as a member of a team
• In-depth understanding of trading technology and fluency in technical concepts
• Strong multitasking and context-switching abilities across a diverse and fast-paced environment
• Advanced problem-solving abilities

Tower is headquartered in New York City, and has offices around the globe. While we work hard, Tower’s cubicle-free workplace, jeans-clad workforce, and well-stocked kitchens reflect the premium the firm places on quality of life. Benefits include:

• Competitive salary and discretionary bonuses
• Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks on a daily basis
• Reimbursement for health and wellness expenses
• Free events and workshops
• Donation matching program

Tower Research Capital is an equal opportunity employer.

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